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A commuter wearing a mask and disposable gloves due to the coronavirus pandemic waits for the driverless Metro at a station in Dubai. (AP)
A commuter wearing a mask and disposable gloves due to the coronavirus pandemic waits for the driverless Metro at a station in Dubai. (AP)

Coronavirus: UAE reports 254 new COVID-19 cases, 494 recoveries

Joanne Serrieh, Al Arabiya English
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The United Arab Emirates has reported 254 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 57,988, the government announced on Thursday.

Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention conducted 54,000 additional screenings part of the country’s efforts in increasing its testing capacity.

Meanwhile, 494 individuals who had previously tested positive for the virus recovered, raising the total number of recoveries to 50,848 as of July 23.


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